CarsNew Ferrari F8 Tributo is fastest mid-engined Ferrari yet

11:35 01 march 2019

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Ferrari admits ‘interest’ in Mick Schumacher

Ferrari has confirmed its interest in Mick Schumacher. This week, multiple authoritative sources have claimed that the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is about to sign up with the Ferrari young driver ‘academy’. The deal is stated to include F1 outings in the post-race young driver tests after the Bahrain and Spanish Grands Prix this year. Ferrari would not confirm the news, but when asked, a spokesman said Ferrari is “naturally interested in Mick”. 19-year-old Schumacher steps up to Formula 2 this year, having won the European Formula 3 title. Nico Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, warned that the pressure on Schumacher is rising.

Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the F 8 Tributo is essentially a bridge to a new design language that will continue to emphasise Ferrari ’s key The cabin retains the classic, driver-oriented cockpit look typical of Ferrari ’s mid -rear- engined berlinettas, but every element of the dash, door

Ferrari has revealed the first official photographs of the Ferrari F 8 Tributo , the new mid -rear- engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company's classic two-seater berlinetta. The name is an homage to both the model's uncompromising layout and to the engine that powers it - with

Ferrari has surprised the world by releasing first images of a new mid-engined supercar, called the F8 Tributo, that's destined for the Geneva motor show next week.

Ferrari willing to priortise Vettel over Leclerc

New Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team is open to giving Sebastian Vettel “priority” over team-mate Charles Leclerc during the first races of 2019. Ferrari has undergone a tweak to its driver line-up this season, with Leclerc promoted to the Scuderia as a replacement for the outgoing Kimi Raikkonen. The Italian outfit, who has often been criticised for its public team order policy, was blasted last year for not getting fully behind Vettel’s push against Lewis Hamilton for the drivers’ title.

The new Ferrari F 8 isn't just an updated 488 with a body kit. Virtually every body part is changed to make the Tributo come to life. The new lower fascia further adds extra ducts at the corners, and it's very easy to see the resculptured hood as well. Ferrari says the aero changes with the S-Duct alone

Ferrari has revealed the first official photographs of the F 8 Tributo , the new mid -rear engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company's classic two-seater berlinetta. The Ferrari F 8 Tributo . The first photographs revealed ahead of official March 5th unveiling at Geneva Motor Show.

The replacement for the 488 GTB has a mid-mounted 3.9-litre V8 producing 710bhp – 49bhp more than its predecessor and comparable to the limited-run 488 Pista.

This translates to a 0-62mph time of 2.9sec (0.1sec faster than the 488 GTB), a 0-124mph of 7.8sec and a top speed of 211mph. Torque is put at 568lb ft – an increase of 9lb ft.

The F8 Tributo has been named in reference to its powertrain – the most powerful V8 ever fitted to a production Ferrari – and the two-seater, mid-rear-engined layout used for celebrated Ferrari sports cars, such as the 355 and 360.

Alongside a weight reduction of around 40kg and a 15% increase in downforce, the F8 Tributo benefits from a 10% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency and the latest version of Ferrari's Side Slip Angle Control system.

Hamilton: Mercedes deficit to Ferrari 'potentially half a second'

Lewis Hamilton is concerned Mercedes could find itself as much as half a second off the pace of Ferrari at the start of the season. Ferrari is being tipped as the early-season favourites following its performance over winter testing, the Italian outfit registering the fastest laptime over the two weeks in Barcelona. Mercedes has waited until the final day of the second test to increase its pace, but the team’s best time on the morning session was three tenths slower than Ferrari’s benchmark. Although unsure as to what the exact gap is, Hamilton admits Mercedes could be 0.5s behind by the season-opener in Melbourne in two weeks time.

This is the new Ferrari F 8 Tributo . Not only the most powerful mid - engined V8 Ferrari supercar in history, but also a rosso-liveried haymaker aimed at Woking. Elsewhere, Ferrari ’s ability to flatter yet more ham-fistedness continues with the latest version of ‘Slide Slip Control’ and ‘Dynamic Enhancer’

The all new Ferrari F 8 Tributo ! The #FerrariF 8 Tributo is one of the fastest #V8 yet , delivering its massive 720hp with an evocative soundtrack. ⁣⁣ Get ready for a new level of high performance and sporty driving thrills.

Some styling features, including the "rearward-angled" front radiators and rear air intakes, are carried over from the 488 Pista, while a smaller steering wheel and redesigned S-duct intake distinguish the new model from its predecessor.

Louvres on the transparent engine cover are a design reference to the Ferrari F40 and the twin rear light clusters are a modern interpretation of those that featured on the 1975 308 GTB, the first eight-cylinder Berlinetta.

Ferrari has given no indication yet of the F8 Tributo's pricing, on-sale date or delivery date, but expect that information to become public in the next few weeks.

Ferrari hand Schumacher F1 test debut in Bahrain.
Mick Schumacher will make his Formula 1 debut in next week’s post-Bahrain Grand Prix test for Ferrari the team has confirmed. The first in-season test of 2019 allows teams to trial young drivers, Ferrari announced Schumacher will take to the wheel of the SF90 on Tuesday. The German, who signed for the Ferrari Driver Academy at the start of this year, will also get the opportunity to drive for Alfa Romeo on the second day of the test. “I am obviously more than excited and would like to thank Ferrari for giving me this opportunity,” Schumacher said in a statement. “I am really looking forward to what I’m sure will be a great experience.

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